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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does O'Connell say is the only reason he has been able to be friends with Mary?

2. Who does Emerson arrange to care for Milverton?

3. What does Amelia try to find out from Mary in Chapter 15?

4. Who does Amelia recommend be invited to stay at Baskerville House?

5. Who does Lady Baskerville have an argument with in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the Emersons discover has happened to Milverton in Chapter 10?

2. Why does Amelia think Ali Hassan lead the party in circles before taking them to the cave?

3. Describe what Emerson is wearing when the party from Baskerville House arrives to watch his performance?

4. What observations does Amelia make about Armadale's body?

5. How does Amelia apprehend the figure in white?

6. Who is the skeleton found in the tomb? What is the skeleton found with?

7. How does Amelia prepare to go to the tomb in Chapter 16?

8. What happens when Amelia follows an unknown figure in the dark in Chapter 11?

9. What is Madame Berengeria's reaction to Emerson's performance?

10. What does Emerson say to cheer up O'Connell at the end of Chapter 14?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and interpret the character, Emerson. What are his defining character traits? What are his interests and hobbies? What is his role in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

What is a parody? What makes "The Curse of the Pharaohs" a parody? What is the novel a parody of?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Amelia's and Emerson's interest in archaeology. Why are they interested in archaeology, particularly Egyptology? How does this interest connect with their personal history? Why is Amelia able to work at the excavation site without causing a scandal?

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